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Draud Family History

Draud Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Draudt, Braud, Draus, Brand, Rand, Drake, Grau, Drain, Braun, Drab

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Where is the Draud family from?

You can see how Draud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Draud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Draud families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Draud's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Draud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draud ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Draud ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Draud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draud census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Draud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Draud. For the veterans among your Draud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draud lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Draud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Draud in 1975 was 85, and 81 in 2002.

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